Patient's question:
My son is 5 and a half years old. When he was a few months old, it was discovered that he has cerebral palsy. After treatment, he learned to walk, but recently he is walking unsteadily again. I would like to consult if cerebral palsy can recur?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy: Secondary changes such as joint contractures and spinal deformities also develop gradually. It can be accompanied by epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory disorders, behavioral disorders, etc. The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be classified into multiple types.1. Spastic type: Children primarily exhibit stiffness in their limbs.
2. Athetoid type: Unintentional, involuntary movements appear in the limbs and head. During purposeful movements, the frequency of involuntary actions increases, such as facial grimacing ("squinting" or "making faces"), difficulty speaking and swallowing, and often drooling.